BHEEMA RAJU

Beema raju deid recently.he entered cine feild through his master arja janardhana rao.he was a body builder.he played so many roles like hanuman,character actor,comedian,rowdy roles.he played important role dhara singh in abhilasha,inspector soumitri in chantabbai with chiranjeevi etc.he played roles with all top stars in his period.

Filmography

Actor:
1. Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
2. Vivaaha Bhojanambu (1988) .... Lord Hanuman
3. Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) .... Gavvaraju
4. Chantabbai (1986) .... Inspector Saumitri
5. Raktha Sindhuram (1985) .... Bheemaraju
6. Chattamtho Porattam (1985) .... Rangadu
7. Abhilasha (1983/I) .... Bheemeswara Rao/Dara Singh
8. Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969)

NANDAMURI HARIKRISHNA

Nandamuri Harikrishna is the son of late Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao. Harikrishna is an actor, politician and he is also worked as minister.He has three sons and one daughter Janakiram, Kalyanram, N. T. Rama rao and Suhashini.Now nt rama rao and kalyana ram were leading heros in telugu industry.Filmography

1970 Talla Pellama NTR
1974 Tatamma Kala NTR
1974 Ram Raheem [Raheem] BA Subbarao
1977 Daana Veera Soora Karma [Arjuna] NTR
1998 Sri Ramulayya [Shankar] N Shankar
1999 Seetaramaraju YVS Chowdary
2002 Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo [Krishnama Naidu] YVS Chowdary
2002 Sivaramaraju [Ananda Bhupathi Raju] V Samudra
2003 Seetayya [Seetayya] YVS Chowdary
2003 Tiger Harischandra Prasad [Harischandra Prasad] V Samudra
2004 Swamy [Swamy] VR Pratap
2005 Sravana Masam [Trimurtulu] Posani Krishna Murali

BHARATHI

This tall and graceful actress is best remembered for her popular pairing with Rajkumar and she was one of the most elegant stars of the seventies. She made her debut in a romantic movie, Love In Bangalore and went on to do more than 150 films in Kannada and a few in Hindi ,telugu too.She acted with ANR,KRISHNA,SOBHAN BABU AND NTR IN TELUGU.Some of her most popular films have been Amma, Beedi Basavanna, Madhu Malathi, Bangarada Manushya and Bhagya Jyothi. She married a very popular co-star, Vishnuvardhan, with whom she had worked in several hit movies.She stopped working in films during the eighties and switched to doing the occasional role on television, where audiences warm to her sensitive portrayals of sympathetic elderly women.Filmography

Actress:
1. Karumadikkuttan (2001) .... Bharathy (grandmother)
2. Sethu (1999) .... Sethu's sister-in-law
3. Varnapakittu (1997)
4. Devasuram (1993) .... Neelakandan's Mother
5. Izzatdaar (1990) (as Bharati) .... Sujatha
6. Uttar Dakshin (1987)
7. Uppu (1986) .... Khadeeja
8. Nagarhole (1977) .... Madhu
9. Kunwara Baap (1974) (as Bharati) .... Radha
10. Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) .... Inmate
11. Neramu Siksha (1973)
12. Bangarada Manushya (1972) .... Lakshmi
13. Seema (1971)
14. Mastana (1970) (as Bharti) .... Sharda
15. Jai Jawan (1970)
16. Do Kaliyaan (1968)
17. Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) .... Vidya Shastri/Chuniya (in play)
18. Gange Gowri (1967)
19. Mehrban (1967) (as N. Bharathi) .... Geeta Shanti Swarup
20. Suraj (1966) (as Bharati) .... Geeta Singh
21. Geet Gaaya Pattharonne (1964)

A.M.RAJA

A. M. Raja was one of the successful composer and a singer in the South Indian film industry in the 1950s era. His successful albums include Missamma, Then nilavu, Kalyana Parisu etc. Starting his singing career in the movie Samsaram, he sang songs for many music directors. He sang many songs for the actor Gemini Ganesan. He became music director in the movie Kalyana parisu, directed by his friend Sreedhar. That was Sreedhar's first movie too. After that he did Then nilavu with Sreedhar. But his downfall started after that. It was said that his attitude brought his own downfall.

Filmography
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Music Department:

1. Pelli Kaanuka (1960) (playback singer)
2. Raja Nandini (1958) (playback singer)
3. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958) (playback singer)
4. Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam (1957) (playback singer)
5. Bhagya Rekha (1957) (playback singer)
6. M.L.A. (1957) (playback singer)
7. Penki Pellam (1956) (playback singer)
8. Missamma (1955) (playback singer)
9. Vipranarayana (1954) (playback singer)
10. Aggi Ramudu (1954) (playback singer)
11. Bangaru Papa (1954) (playback singer)
12. Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam (1954) (playback singer)
13. Aah (1953) (playback singer) (Telegu version)
14. Pakka Inti Ammayi (1953) (playback singer)

Composer:

1. Pelli Kaanuka (1960)
2. Kalyana Parisu (1959)

Actor:

1. Pakka Inti Ammayi (1953)

JOGA RAO

Filmography

Actor:

1. Edi Nijam (1956) .... Tirupati
2. Chandraharam (1954)
3. Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952) .... Raja

B.VITHALACHARYA

Date of Birth:
28 January 1920, Udipi, Karnataka, India
Date of Death:
28 May 1999, Madras, India.

Some directors and writers were framed in what stories and characters they had selected.That characters should not exeed the border of the story.But in fantasy pictures there is no border.In historical movies,social movies,and mythologicalmovies there is some limits.But in socio fantasy pictures turn the movie or character in his own thought.Audians also enjoy the cinema.Vithalacharya was very famous to direct this socio fantasy pictures.He was basically tamilian.But he believed an astrologist word ‘If you make telugu movies you will get success’,then he started making movies in telugu.His first film was kanyadanam,1955 that was social film.He started to make socio fantasy film with Jaya vijaya in 1959.Then most of the films he made with N.T.R and Kantha rao.N.T.R and Kantha rao get mass following by this pictures.He was very planned in making movies.he was able to complete the cinema in a small budget.Using the one set in different shots with small changes was his speciality.Using same ornaments with small changes was his speciality and also he says audians involved in the movie who identify the small changes.In case of actors call sheet missed , he will changed that character to parrot or monkey ,that was his talent.

In those days one good looking person came to vithalacharya for cine chance,Vithalacharya sayed you you are the hero of my next film.collegues were wondered.Then he sayed to his collegues in that picture the hero will changed as a parrot in beginning shot and became original getup in ending shot,for this what is the necessary of star hero,that was vithalacharya.He was very calculated in money matters,the payment to artists was very pacca in time to time.He announced the releasing date before shooting,that much planning in shooting,budget was his speciality.

Filmography

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Director:

1. Jai Vethlam (1985)
2. Jaganmohini (1978) (as B. Vittala Acharya)
3. Alibaba 40 Dongalu (1970)
4. Bhale Monagadu (1968)
5. Ninne Pelladuta (1968)
6. Chikkadu Dorakadu (1967)
7. Bandipotu (1963)
8. Veera Kesari (1963)
9. Mane Thumbida Hennu (1958)
10. Muttidella Baghya (1956)
11. Kanyadana (1954)
12. Kanyadanam (1954)

Writer:

1. Bhale Monagadu (1968)

Producer:

1. Bandipotu (1963) (producer)

RANGA .B.S

BS Ranga, a Kannadiga, who had distinguished as a cinematographer for 'Laila Majnu,' 'Stree Sahasam' and 'Devadasu,' established the film production company, Vikram Productions, and produced the first Telugu movie 'Ma Gopi,' which he himself directed. He then started 'Tenali Ramakrishna' in Telugu and Tamil. As the producer, director and photographer of Tenali Raman, the Tamil version of Tenali Ramakrishna, he acquitted himself creditably in all the three departments. The money that the gorgeous settings in the movie demanded did not bother him. Samudrala Raghavacharya's dialogues added extra effect to the movie in Telugu.

NTR took on the role of Krishna Deva Raya in Telugu and Tamil, while ANR and Sivaji Ganesan filled the role of Ramakrishna in Telugu and Tamil respectively. Bhanumathi did the role of Krishnasani in Tamil and Tamil as well, while Jamuna was given the role of Kamala, and Jayalalitha's mother Sandhya was assigned the role of Tirumalamba. Athreya, then not a known writer, was offered the role of a courtier in the court scene. He sneered at the offer and came away saying that the act was not for a man of his learning. The pair Viswanathan and Ramamurthy provided excellent music for the movie.

Ranga B.S.
Date of Birth:
1918, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

Filmography
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Director:

1. Huliyada Kala (1984)
2. Hasyarathna Ramakrishna (1982)
3. Bhagyavantha (1981)
4. Suli (1978)
5. Ganga Ki Kasam (1975)
6. Mannina Magalu (1973)
7. Pattikatu Ponnaiah (1973)
8. Sidila Mari (1971)
9. Mr. Rajkumar (1970)
10. Bhale Basava (1969)
11. Parvathi Kalyanam (1967)
12. Vasantsena (1967)
13. Chandrahasa (1965/I)
14. Chandrahasa (1965/II)
15. Mahasati Ansuya (1965)
16. Amarshilpi Jakanachari (1964)
17. Amarshilpi Jakanna (1964)
18. Pratigne (1964)
19. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1963)
20. Ashajeevalu (1962)
21. Thendral Veesum (1962)
22. Nishchaya Thambulam (1961)
23. Pelli Thambulam (1961)
24. Gunavathi (1960)
25. Mohabbat Ki Jeet (1960)
26. Durga Mata (1959)
27. Mahishasura Mardini (1959)
28. Raja Malaya Simhan (1959/I)
29. Raja Malaya Simhan (1959/II)
30. Kutumba Gauravam (1957/I)
31. Kutumba Gauravam (1957/II)
32. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/I)
33. Bhakta Markandeya (1956/I)
34. Bhakta Markandeya (1956/II)
35. Bhakta Markandeya (1956/III)
36. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/II)
37. Tenali Raman (1956)
38. Jaya Gopi (1955)
39. Maa Gopi (1954)
40. Bhakta Tulsidas (1947)
41. Bhakta Tulsidas (1940)

Cinematographer:
1. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/I)
2. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/II)
3. Tenali Raman (1956)
4. Devadasu (1953)
5. Laila Majnu (1949/I)
6. Bala Nagamma (1942)

Producer:

1. Bhai Bahen (1969) (producer) (as B.S. Ranga)
2. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/II) (producer)
3. Tenali Raman (1956) (producer)

RAVI KONDALARAO

Date of Birth:
1931, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Trivia:
Was awarded the title "Kalaprapoorna". Wrote with pen name "Sukumar
Ravi kondala rao was wrote so many books about telugu cine industry and cine people.he was written development of cine industry in early days and top stars of industry in the book" black and white ".he wrote nagaiah biography in the name of "sweeya charitra".He was very talented writer.He played so many comedy roles and character roles.Ravikondala rao and his wife Radha rani both are actors.Filmography
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Actor:

1. Ninney Ishta Paddaanu (2003)
2. Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996)
3. Madam (1993)
4. Brundavanam (1992)
5. Pelli Pustakam (1991) .... Babai
6. Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991)
7. Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam (1989)
8. Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988)
9. Chantabbai (1986) .... Chiranjeevi's Boss
10. Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983) .... Ravulapalem Rambhadraiah
11. Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
12. Radha Kalyanam (1981)
13. Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978)
14. Andala Ramudu (1973)
15. Dasara Bullodu (1971) .... Pellilla Perayya
16. Shrimanthudu (1971)
17. Shri Krishna Vijayam (1970)
18. Varakatnam (1968)
19. Preminchi Choodu (1965)
20. Shobha (1958) .... Doctor

Writer:

1. Bhairava Dweepam (1994) (dialogue)
2. Brundavanam (1992) (dialogue)
3. Pelli Pustakam (1991) (story)
4. Challani Needa (1968)

Producer:

1. Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996) (supervising producer)
2. Bhairava Dweepam (1994) (supervising producer)
3. Brundavanam (1992) (supervising producer)

Dr.SIVARAMA KRISHNAIAH

Filmography

Actor:

1. Saakshi (1967)
2. Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966)
3. Lava Kusa (1963/I)
4. Dakshayagnam (1962/I)
5. Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1958)
6. Todu Dongalu (1954) .... Doctor

NALINI

Filmography

Actress:

1. Sukran (2005)
2. Ravanaprabhu (2001) .... Mrs. Gounder
3. Zaalim (1994)
4. Ek Naya Rishta (1988)
5. Adimakal Udamakal (1987) .... Devootty
6. Boomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987) .... Lakshmi
7. Aavanazhi (1986) .... Usha
8. Snehamulla Simham (1986) .... Maya S. Menon
9. Inti Guttu (1984)
10. Nooravathunaal (1984) .... Devi
11. Sangarshana (1983)
12. Lekhayude Marnam: Oru Flashback (1983) .... Lekha
13. Dil Kaa Heera (1979)

SANDHYA

Sandhya Was the mother of Jayalalitha Jayaraman.She played so many roles in mythological movies with N T R,and so many characters in sociol movies.Filmography

Actress:

1. Pinjra (1972/I) .... Dancer
2. Pinjra (1972/II) .... Dancer
3. Narthanasala (1963) .... Sudheshna
4. Kula Gothralu (1962)
5. Bharya Bharthalu (1961)
6. Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960) .... Saraswathi Devi
7. Krishna Leelalu (1959)
8. Chenchu Lakshmi (1958/I)
9. Maya Bazaar (1957/I) .... Rukmini
10. Maya Bazaar (1957/II) .... Rukmini
11. Preme Daivam (1957)
12. Tenali Ramakrishna (1956/I)
13. Vipranarayana (1954)
14. Amar Bhoopali (1951)

ARUDRA

Date of Birth:
1925, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date of Death:
1998
Trivia:
Wife, K. Ramalakshmi is a well known author.

Bhagavatula Sadashiva Shankara Sastry known by his pen-name Aarudhra (31 August 1925 - 4 June 1998) is a highly respected author in Modern Telugu literature of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Early Life

He was born in Visakhapatnam on August 31, 1925. After the primary education here, he shifted to Vizianagaram in 1942 for his college education. The seeds of Communism were sowed in his mind after he came in contact with people like Ronanki Appalaswami and Chaganti Somayajulu.

He joined the Indian Air Force as a band boy in 1943 and served it till 1947. He shifted to Madras and worked as editor of `Anandavani' magazine for two years. Joining the cine field in 1949, he wrote lyrics and dialogues for many films.

He married noted writer, K.Ramalakshmi (a columnist and a writer-critic in her own right) in 1954.

Literary Works

Arudra was a multifaceted personality. He wrote many poems, essays, short stories, dramas, translations, film songs, detective stories and a book on Chess.

Tvamevaham (You are none other than me) and Samagra Andhra Sahityam (An Encyclopedia of Telugu Literature) are landmark works of this great writer.

He wrote poetry Koonalamma Padaalu in 1964. In this poem, he describes contemporary society in a sarcastic way in a very simple style.

Arudra wrote several poems on his reminiscences of the Second World War.

His Clerk Surya Rao was a reflection of modern city life. He projected the city from various angles.

He penned popular lyrics for many block-buster films based on the Ramayana. He added to the field of Ramayana studies with his scholarly work called Ramudiki Sita Yemautundi? (1978) (bluntly translated to: How is Sita related to Rama?)

He translated the Tamil treatise Tirukkural into Telugu.

He belonged to the school of progressive writers 'Abhyudaya Rachayitala Sanghom'?, (a very potent force in Andhra Pradesh).

He was an accomplished chess player and wrote a book about this game.

Incidentally, he is a cousin of Sri Sri (Srirangam Srinivasa Rao - most celebrated modern Telugu poet).

Tvamevaham

Tvamevaaham written in 1948 is a masterpiece. It was based on the contemporary violence and lawlessness during Razakar movement in Telangana. The Razakar attrocoties were sponsored by the Nizam against his own people who wanted to overthrow him in favor of democracy and join the Indian Union. In this kaavyam, death spoke to a human being and says, "you and I are the same (tvamEvaahaM)"

An imaginary sand clock and a water clock were used by the poet to depict time in Tvamevaham. The `hours' are a symbol of the rich and affluent, the `minutes' denote the attitude of the middle class and the `seconds' are likened to the mentality of the working class. A stop watch was depicted as an instrument to measure `revolution'. The `key' fanned revolution, while the `alarm' was a warning of the prevailing situation.

The Samagra Andhra Sahityam

Aarudhra first published the SAS in 12 parts between 1965 and 1968. It spans the Telugu literature from the 9th century CE to modern times. He chronicled the history of Telugu Literature in 12 volumes:

1. Early and Chalukya Era (From 8 - 9c CE to end of 12c CE)
2. Kakatiya dynasty (1200 - 1290 CE)
3. Padmanayaka Era (1337 - 1399 CE)
4. Reddiraju Era (1400 - 1450 CE)
5. Early Rayala (Vijayanagara) (1450-1500 CE)
6. Later Rayala (Vijayanagara) (1500-1550 CE)
7. Nawabs' (1550-1600 CE)
8. Nayaka Kings (1600- 1670 CE)
9. Later Nayaka Kings (1670-1750 CE)
10. East India Company (1750 - 1850 CE)
11. Zamindari (1850 - 1900 CE)
12. Modern (1900 CE onwards)

List of His Works

* Poems (Kavyas): Tvamevaaham, Sinivaali, koonalamma Padaalu, Intinti Padyaalu.
* Lyrics: Gaayaalu-Geyaalu, Pailaapacceesu, Yencina Padyaalu, Yetikedadi, Kondagaali Tirigindi.
* Translations: Veera Telangaana Viplava Geetalu (from English), Vennela-Vesavi (from Tamil), Kabeer Bhaavaalu and Batvaada-Arudra (from Hindi).
* Dramas: Udgeedha, Geyanaatika, Raadaari Bangla, Saalabhanjikalu.
* Dual Poetry: Rukkuteswara Satakam (with Sri Sri), Meemee (with Sri Sri and Varada)
* Research Work: Samagraandhra Saahityam, Arudra Vyaasapeetham, Raamudi ki Seeta Yemavutundi?
* Other works: Short stories, Mahaneeyulu, Chadarangam, cinema scripts and lyrics.

Filmography

Writer:

1. Anugraham (1978) (dialogue)
2. Kondura (1978)
3. Farz (1967) (story)
4. Goodachari 116 (1967) (story and dialogue)
5. Dakshayagnam (1962/I)
6. Illarikam (1959) (dialogue)
7. Veera Kankanam (1957) (dialogue)
8. Kanna Talli (1953)
9. Pakka Inti Ammayi (1953) (screen adaptation)